Are there consumer protections against telemarketing and spam?

Yes, there are consumer protections against telemarketing and spam in Pennsylvania. The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the federal Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM Act) provide consumers with protection from certain types of telemarketing and spam. In Pennsylvania, the consumer protection laws are found in the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) (73 P.S. §§ 201-2). This is a state law that is enforced by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office. Under this law, it is illegal for a business to use deceptive practices such as false or misleading advertising. This includes deceptive telemarketing calls, emails, and text messages. Furthermore, the TCPA and CAN-SPAM Act make it illegal to use abusive or fraudulent practices when marketing to consumers. This includes practices such as making calls or sending texts or emails without prior consent, making calls or sending texts or emails repeatedly, or sending messages with false or misleading information. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Do Not Call Registry. This is a database of phone numbers of consumers who do not want to receive telemarketing calls. Companies must adhere to this registry or they could face significant fines. In summary, there are consumer protections against telemarketing and spam in Pennsylvania. The UTPCPL and federal laws such as the TCPA and CAN-SPAM Act make it illegal to use deceptive or fraudulent practices when marketing to consumers. The FTC also enforces the Do Not Call Registry which companies must adhere to prevent fines.

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